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Review: Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is an intense story of love

Review: Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is an intense story of love

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is a film about 'tedha love' -- crooked love, love that refuses to stay straight -- and about the unshared, pure potency of unrequited passion, says Raja Sen.

TOP 20 Indian Movies of the Decade

TOP 20 Indian Movies of the Decade

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Sreehari Nair presents his Top 20 movies of the decade.

The BEST FOREIGN Films of 2017

The BEST FOREIGN Films of 2017

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

Aseem Chhabra gives us the top films that enriched his year.

Mrinalini Sarabhai transformed Gujarat's cultural life

Mrinalini Sarabhai transformed Gujarat's cultural life

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Ahmedabad's cultural scene would not have gone beyond the garba, but for Mrinalini Sarabhai's pioneering efforts.

Sriram Raghavan explains Andhadhun

Sriram Raghavan explains Andhadhun

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

'The biggest success of Andhadhun is that viewers are thinking and debating about it. I didn't expect it,' Sriram Raghavan tells Ronjita Kulkarni/Rediff.com.

Om Puri gave a scene dignity just by his presence

Om Puri gave a scene dignity just by his presence

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

He had no airs about his talent, he did not intellectualise it, he just lived and breathed acting.

The man who made Urmila, Katrina, Kareena look WOW!

The man who made Urmila, Katrina, Kareena look WOW!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Take a bow, Manish Malhotra!

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Bollywood's Badshah turns 50 on November 2, and it's time to celebrate his life and movies.

Yet again, HTC doesn't disappoint

Yet again, HTC doesn't disappoint

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

After Desire 816, the expectations from HTC were quite high. Thankfully, HTC Desire 820 ticks all the right boxes, says Himanshu Juenja

A small film with lots to say about the world

A small film with lots to say about the world

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'Kumbalangi Nights is a movie that respects women, but most importantly, it's a movie that loves them,' says Sreehari Nair.

Review: Inside Out is insightful, intoxicating, incredible

Review: Inside Out is insightful, intoxicating, incredible

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Inside Out is arguably Pixar's finest film, says Raja Sen.

Review: Anthakamundu Aatharuvatha is a feel- good love story

Review: Anthakamundu Aatharuvatha is a feel- good love story

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The film is is a slice of life love story which has been maturely handled by director Mohan Krishna.

10 must-know rules for an unforgettable one-night stand

10 must-know rules for an unforgettable one-night stand

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Here is your ultimate guide to a happy one-night stand.

Vintage recall

Vintage recall

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Once a rage on Indian roads, the Yezdi motorcyle and its cult are stronger than ever

Review: NH10 is a strikingly believable horror film

Review: NH10 is a strikingly believable horror film

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

NH10 is a scary, compelling ride featuring an actress who surpasses herself, says Raja Sen.

Chasing Old Monk

Chasing Old Monk

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The author finds out if India's love affair with Old Monk has ended

Review: Rajjo is a horribly confused film

Review: Rajjo is a horribly confused film

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Paloma Sharma feels Rajjo is a very confusing film.

Kohli will take Indian cricket places

Kohli will take Indian cricket places

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

From winning the Under-19 World Cup to becoming Test captain, Virat Kohli has made rapid strides in international cricket. Pradeep Sangwan, his team mate from junior cricket, writes about the man they fondly call 'Cheeku'

Chaar Cutting is the perfect choice for the new generation

Chaar Cutting is the perfect choice for the new generation

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Chaar Cutting is the perfect choice for the YouTube generation -- rich in variety and easy on the attention span, writes Paloma Sharma.

8 reasons why iOS 8 is better than iOS 7!

8 reasons why iOS 8 is better than iOS 7!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Advanced integration of new iCloud features with Apple products make iOS 8 a preferred operating system over its predecessor.

Lipstick Under My Burkha Review: This revolution is heading nowhere

Lipstick Under My Burkha Review: This revolution is heading nowhere

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

'This is a film that trumpets out its sex -- it is content in being a girl's version of the archetypical boy's locker-room picture.' 'And if it was just that, that would have been fun too, but Lipstick Under My Burkha doesn't want to affect your senses, it wants to control your mind!' Sreehari Nair comes away unimpressed.

Why Dadri Matters

Why Dadri Matters

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The prime minister, says Ram Kelkar, could do a lot to advance his stature as a national leader by speaking in strong and unequivocal terms on the subject of opposing intolerance and emphasizing the rule of law, thereby setting the tone for the nation and the party.

The BEST Films of 2017

The BEST Films of 2017

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Check out which movies made Sreehari Nair's list.

Sheena Bora Murder Case: Game of Cat & Mouse

Sheena Bora Murder Case: Game of Cat & Mouse

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Will there be answers? Will we ever know the truth about who murdered Sheena Bora?

George Clooney and 10 movie gems from Berlin

George Clooney and 10 movie gems from Berlin

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Aseem Chhabra spots 10 must-see movies at the Berlin Film Festival.

'Sanjay Dutt went to jail and that was the end for me'

'Sanjay Dutt went to jail and that was the end for me'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

'The mood was very sombre on the sets on the last day when Sanju was around. Imagine what he must have undergone that day!' Director Rensil D'Silva discusses his latest film Ungli.

Deewar, Ram Lakhan, Kaminey: Bollywood's BEST brothers

Deewar, Ram Lakhan, Kaminey: Bollywood's BEST brothers

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Bollywood has told many 'Brothers' tales over the years.

The starry-eyed romance of Sridevi's Chandni

The starry-eyed romance of Sridevi's Chandni

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

In our special series revisiting great Hindi film classics, Sukanya Verma looks back at Rishi Kapoor-Sridevi-Vinod Khanna starrer Chandni.

'Inter-religious marriages were never really encouraged in our society'

'Inter-religious marriages were never really encouraged in our society'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Theatre director Saif Hyder Hassan talks about his new play Ek Mulaqat.

Pehle aap, tehzeeb and Bollywood

Pehle aap, tehzeeb and Bollywood

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

From Pakeezah to Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, from Shatranj ki Khilari to Umrao Jaan, the great city of Lucknow has made its way to the wornderful world of Hindi films.

Review: Madhuri Dixit dazzles with Dedh Ishqiya

Review: Madhuri Dixit dazzles with Dedh Ishqiya

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Raja Sen feels Dedh Ishqiya is a genuinely smart film.

Why History is more important now than ever before

Why History is more important now than ever before

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'Studying History, we come close to all of the messiness of human life -- we understand what motivates people, what makes them get along or go to war, what dreams they had for themselves and their futures.'

'Discussion about death penalty is happening worldwide'

'Discussion about death penalty is happening worldwide'

Rediff.com26 May 2015

National award-winning director S P Jananathan talks about his new film Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai.

The 10 Most Unforgettable Moments from the 2016 Oscars

The 10 Most Unforgettable Moments from the 2016 Oscars

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Raja Sen lists his favourite moments.

Can Desire 828 bring back HTC's lost glory?

Can Desire 828 bring back HTC's lost glory?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Finally, with its back against the wall, HTC has realised that it needs to rise to the occasion, and start the journey again. The introduction of mid-range handsets from the company shows intent, and drew our attention towards the HTC Desire 828. Here is what we found...

10 places to visit in 2015!

10 places to visit in 2015!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Travel bloggers Amrita Das and Rutavi Mehta list out their recommendations.

Birthday Special: Kamal Haasan's 60 years of excellence

Birthday Special: Kamal Haasan's 60 years of excellence

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

As the legendary actor turns 60 today, we look at his finest performances in the last six decades.

'Indian cuisine is badly represented globally'

'Indian cuisine is badly represented globally'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Celebrated chef Gaggan Anand answered readers' queries on June 9. For those who missed the live chat, here is the unedited chat transcript.

Vote for Shah Rukh Khan's BEST film!

Vote for Shah Rukh Khan's BEST film!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Bollywood's Badshah turns 50 on November 2, and it's time to celebrate his life and his movies.

'If he moved to India, he could never return to Pakistan'

'If he moved to India, he could never return to Pakistan'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

'The biggest advantage for India was its seasoned and experienced political leadership who had spent decades struggling against the Raj and had spent years behind bars.' 'Not a single prominent leader of the Muslim League spent one day in jail.' 'Gandhiji, Nehru and Sardar Patel were intelligent, shrewd men with their hands on the popular pulse.'